The theme that runs through my movies is the fact that we create barriers for ourselves....because we say, Well, I can't do that. But in the end, you can't do it unless you can imagine yourself succeeding at it.

Learning to make films is very easy. Learning what to make films about is very hard.

He took me from not being able to write a word in terms of writing screenplays to being the king of wooden dialogue.

Everybody has talent, it's just a matter of moving around until you've discovered what it is.

I have a strong feeling about interesting people in space exploration. . . . And the only way it's going to happen is to have some kid fantasize about getting his ray gun, jumping into his spaceship, and flying into outer space.

I'm aware that dialogue isn't my strength. I use it as a device. I don't particularly like dialogue which is part of the problem.

So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause.